- March 2024
- 48 mins
Cities everywhere are facing a housing crisis. In the UK, local councils often struggle to fund new projects and find space to build. In fast-growing cities, it’s also hard to keep up with the need for roads, schools, and other services.
To grow in a smart and sustainable way, cities need a clear plan—one that looks at all the things that make a place work: nature, people, culture, and money. With the right plan, cities can meet their Net Zero goals and attract investment.
Good planning also creates opportunities. Factories can be set up to build parts for new homes. Investors can see steady returns from real estate while meeting their environmental goals.
At AtkinsRéalis, we believe in building communities together. In this episode, made with Engineering Matters, we talk about how better planning can help solve housing problems and support greener, more connected cities.
Guests
- Zoe Metcalfe, Client Director, Local and Central Government UK, AtkinsRéalis
- John Rayson, MD, Northern Transformation, AtkinsRéalis
- Johanna Staples, Strategy & Advisory Regional Director, AtkinsRéalis
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